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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.20, 1,347.39 and 313.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.20, 1,347.39 and 313.25 is: 469.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.20 : 1,347.39 = 313.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.20/1,347.39 = 313.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.20x = 1,347.39 × 313.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.20x = 422,063.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,063.18/898.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.90

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